No-one Defies Gravity quite like Kerry... even Idina. Her vocals are a flippin' powerhouse force of nature. She truly puts the defiance into Defying Gravity - that growl!! - and Elphaba's story. Listening to this ahead of the cinema release of Wicked in full knowledge nothing will top her!
Awwwww.... Kerry my Elphaba... everytime I see and hear you singing this , my heart skips a beat ...and makes my cry ..this is so Amazing ...love this version .. as well as your performances in the Show...love you Kerry and family Xxx Xxx ❤️
My initial thought was "OMG BRIAN MAY" and when I realised my ears were telling the truth I felt like a really nerdy nerd for queen and I liked it! Beautiful version, Kerry Ellis is so skilled!
I did this version of Defying Gravity at the Annual Talent Show at my school. This was a great song choice for me because I got second place, which made me pretty happy on my part. I really love this song, too, so I felt like I could really express strong emotions that I felt towards people and my school.😄
Yes! Totally. Sorry to hear your bullied, though. I'm sure you are an awesome person with a quirky side no one understands. You keep being your amazing self. 😄
One of the most perfect covers I discovered here on UA-cam. I was trying to find someone who would sing the part "I'm defying gravity" loud and with real emotion, I really trusted that you were defying gravity, thank you for this awesome cover.
I saw Kerry In wicked on the west end and I remember when she sang this it gave me goosebumps and since then she has been forever my fav west end/broadway star and favorite Elphaba. I still cry when I listen to her sometimes cause of how beautiful her voice is.
This is like a huuuuge diamond in form of a song! After all this years this still gives me eargasms all the time!! I can't even describe how f*cking awesome this is!!! Really don't get how someone can listen to this and not fall in love immediately. Wicked + Rock + Kerry = best thing in the world
She's lip synching over her recorded track, for video. It just wouldn't sound the same done in an open living room; the music has to be merged with her voice too, so is done in a studio. Most singers (all?) do this for UA-cam. It's not bad, it's just the way you do it. Record in a controlled environment, then "act" for the video. That's why it looks easy. She did stumble on some words I noticed. No big deal.
Damn listening to this gave me chills and stood my hair on end. That was amazing. This is the kinda song you play full blast while screaming the lyrics as you drive down the freeway. Wow. 🤘😄 wait wait wait.... this was released TEN YEARS AGO??!?!? And I'm just hearing it NOW??? I feel so deprived!
I have to say, normally I don't go for alternative versions of Defying Gravity to the musical, but this video has just proven me wrong - it was epic! Great job Kerry Ellis! :D
Okay seriously, when Disney had whatever flavor of the year pop act (mostly ones they promoted to the moon and back) that was gonna get forgotten in a year at least (a few more at most), why the hell did they never do something like that and have REAL rock stars like Queen cover their songs? It would've been fucking amazing!
OMG. Absolutely phonemenal singing by this beautiful young talented woman.. This song as giving me strength courage to never let anyone try pull me down in life again.. . Like I have done in the past. It stops from now after hearing this song. 😘😊
Last night I downloaded this on my phone at 11:45PM. I got in my car and went towards the highway. As I pulled on the highway, I put this song on LOUD. I can proudly say that at the first second of the new year, I was on an empty highway driving around 80mph blasting this. Truly one of the best moments of my life. Ever. Thank God no po-po were around though! But seriously, the line "If you cannot find me, look towards the western sky." legit describes me when I move out west in 3 months. :D
U know what is amazing of Kerry Ellis? I've use a software turn this song 2 notes down, and when I listen to the result, her voice is turned to a totally male voice!!!
God I'm so in love with Kerry lol I'm not a big theater fan but I do like Wicked. I've watched it a few times and I have to say nobody is better than Kerry. Her and Willemijn are my favorites.
This may be my new favorite version of Defying Gravity. Yes she has a powerful voice, but THAT ROCK!!! I’m a sucker for pop rock and this song punches me right in the sweet spot!
remember when she went on the voice and they didn't turn round? thats how you know those shows are all staged. as if she isn't good enough to get on the voice.
I don't think it's staged, it's just that they don't look for good singers, they look for unique singers. She's trained, clean and absolutely amazing but not what they look for
![CARO - DEFYING GRAVITY [Rock Cover]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aeqP1xzm05U/mqdefault.jpg)
No-one Defies Gravity quite like Kerry... even Idina. Her vocals are a flippin' powerhouse force of nature. She truly puts the defiance into Defying Gravity - that growl!! - and Elphaba's story. Listening to this ahead of the cinema release of Wicked in full knowledge nothing will top her!
soooo true. Even if I'm a fan of Cynthia and Ariana. Can't stop looking to the western sky :D
I love how the broadway version feels magical/enchanted, but this one actually makes me feel like I'm soaring!!!
so true! im like the biggest wicked fan there is! I think she does better than Menzel
Yup, that is what I feel as well, Awesome performance.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Awwwww.... Kerry my Elphaba... everytime I see and hear you singing this , my heart skips a beat ...and makes my cry ..this is so Amazing ...love this version .. as well as your performances in the Show...love you Kerry and family Xxx Xxx ❤️
@@jacobhadar1576 I just found out about the song. Is the original song writer and singer Kerry Ellis or Idina Menzel?
I demand whoever it takes to bring Kerry Ellis’ cover of “Defying Gravity” to Spotify.
It's on there now lol
It doesn't matter how many years it's been, the last chorus still gives me goosebumps.
That look to the western sky riff gives me the shivers
DAmn---the control on her voice is OUT OF CONTROL
"Looook to the Western sky".. That wonderful woman growl... man that sent a delicious shiver up my spine.
Amazing vocals, great tone, control of power, perfect tuning! Wow! Now what the hell was going on with the camera work at the beginning lol!
I know
I was so lucky to see her
Really good question. What the heck have you people got against us that you have to start a video by throwing the cameraman downstairs?
I believe Brian was filming
Brian had that carpet installed specially and wanted us all to see it...
has an 80s touch with that camera look
This is the best Defying Gravity version ever!😍
Still haven’t heard anyone do this as spectacularly as Kerry…. Simply the best! 👏👏👏
2:34 God FUCKING damn!!! One of the sexiest growls I have ever heard in female vocals!
totally agree with you! Amazing voice
This.
holy shit.
this woman is a rock star
My initial thought was "OMG BRIAN MAY" and when I realised my ears were telling the truth I felt like a really nerdy nerd for queen and I liked it! Beautiful version, Kerry Ellis is so skilled!
From 2009 to 2016 and i am still listening this amazig cover, love it!
Same here
The absolute best version of this song ever sung. Well done!
Woah. This is the vest of the best. The unbelievable Kerry Ellis.
holy sh*t what a voice
Love Kerry! Ya all know this is so old. She is now a grandmother.
I did this version of Defying Gravity at the Annual Talent Show at my school. This was a great song choice for me because I got second place, which made me pretty happy on my part. I really love this song, too, so I felt like I could really express strong emotions that I felt towards people and my school.😄
I did too!! My school doesn't give awards but it still felt good to get my emotions out since I'm bullied everyday. Gave me more confidence
Yes! Totally. Sorry to hear your bullied, though. I'm sure you are an awesome person with a quirky side no one understands. You keep being your amazing self. 😄
After seeing the show 4 times and listened to as many variations of this track which is my favourite of all time THIS VERSION IS THE BEST
One of the most perfect covers I discovered here on UA-cam. I was trying to find someone who would sing the part "I'm defying gravity" loud and with real emotion, I really trusted that you were defying gravity, thank you for this awesome cover.
But the beginning of the video is really annoying
You should see her live in stage performances. Once she is fully in character it is amazing as well
Can’t beat Kerry Ellis doing defying gravity 😊
That's right ❤😊
I'm still listening to this...6 years its still one of the most played on my ipod
I... can't- what? This is... probably the best version I've heard...
What's with all the dislikes? Her voice is amazing people are just jealous.
The101genco exactly
The101genco people think she lip synced because at the end she stoped singing and the audio continued
ITB_Alphie ITB_alphie the video is lip-synched, but this is still her voice.
Maybe because they noticed it's lipsynced? It very well might be her voice , but people expect perfection all the time though they are from it🤔🤔🤔😉😉😉
from Idina fans
She doesn't have a single flaw in her voice. That's a lot of work and some amazing raw talent.
I saw Kerry In wicked on the west end and I remember when she sang this it gave me goosebumps and since then she has been forever my fav west end/broadway star and favorite Elphaba. I still cry when I listen to her sometimes cause of how beautiful her voice is.
I never realised how much Kerry can rock!
Instant goosebumps; kickass arrangement and Ellis just rocked this song.
Still love watching this - thanks Kerry
This is like a huuuuge diamond in form of a song! After all this years this still gives me eargasms all the time!! I can't even describe how f*cking awesome this is!!! Really don't get how someone can listen to this and not fall in love immediately.
Wicked + Rock + Kerry = best thing in the world
Love love LOVE this version. 💕The very best. 😍
You make singing look easy..
ik right
That's what happens when you're through accepting limits.
Jesse Ventura IKR so trueee
She's lip synching over her recorded track, for video. It just wouldn't sound the same done in an open living room; the music has to be merged with her voice too, so is done in a studio. Most singers (all?) do this for UA-cam. It's not bad, it's just the way you do it. Record in a controlled environment, then "act" for the video. That's why it looks easy. She did stumble on some words I noticed. No big deal.
She played Elphaba in West End and Broadway
This cover is INSANE!!!!! 😁
I LOVE IT WHEN THE ROCK COMES IN 2:22 - 2:45 wish the original used some of these rock feels.
Never heard of Kerry but just heard this song, she is an absolutely amazing singer
I got the chance to meet kerry ellis when i used to do singing and she is just as amazing xxx
Still the best version out there!
There are no words to describe how awesome this arrangement is and of course the wonderful Kerry
i love how you've got almost a country diva with rock tone to your voice. So powerful, one of my favorite covers.
I've listened to this four times already and now I'm listening to it again. IT'S AMAZING
So, this is what it sounds like when a singer kicks ass!!!!
I think this is my favorite because it combines my two favorites classic rock and Broadway
She makes it seem so effortless
THIS. WAS. EPIC!!!
Talk about making a song your own!!!! FANTASTIC....love it!!!
I love this so much. It makes the most badass moment in the show even more badass.
Damn listening to this gave me chills and stood my hair on end. That was amazing. This is the kinda song you play full blast while screaming the lyrics as you drive down the freeway. Wow. 🤘😄 wait wait wait.... this was released TEN YEARS AGO??!?!? And I'm just hearing it NOW??? I feel so deprived!
I have to say, normally I don't go for alternative versions of Defying Gravity to the musical, but this video has just proven me wrong - it was epic! Great job Kerry Ellis! :D
Beautiful and a incredible voice ..... simply perfect
I really could watch and listen to this lady sing for the rest of my life and it would be complete ❤
Bloody love her, she was my perfect Elphaba, the perfect touch of rock to her voice, absolutely stunning! Goosebumps every time thank you Kerry
Yes. Yes. A million times, YES!
**is in love with this**
I can watch this over and over again that's how good u are
Your voice is simply stunning.
Brilliant voice. What a gift!
나 이 노래 이 영상으로 10년째 들어요....
최고에요
ㄹㅇ… 한국인 만날줄은 몰랐는데!!
Unbelievable! Never heard anything so great!
Imagine this
Queen Presents Disney's Frozen The Musical!
Okay seriously, when Disney had whatever flavor of the year pop act (mostly ones they promoted to the moon and back) that was gonna get forgotten in a year at least (a few more at most), why the hell did they never do something like that and have REAL rock stars like Queen cover their songs? It would've been fucking amazing!
OMG.
Absolutely phonemenal singing by this beautiful young talented woman..
This song as giving me strength courage to never let anyone try pull me down in life again.. . Like I have done in the past. It stops from now after hearing this song. 😘😊
just..WOW!
Love the voice, love the music track!
I think my heart just gave out because of this beauty that's been presented to my ears.
Wicked is my favourite musical ever and I ❤ Kerry's cover she has a beautiful voice and its so strong as well !!! Wish I could sing like her !!!
Such a beautiful artist ❤ cheering for you Kerry! 🤟
Last night I downloaded this on my phone at 11:45PM. I got in my car and went towards the highway. As I pulled on the highway, I put this song on LOUD. I can proudly say that at the first second of the new year, I was on an empty highway driving around 80mph blasting this. Truly one of the best moments of my life. Ever. Thank God no po-po were around though! But seriously, the line "If you cannot find me, look towards the western sky." legit describes me when I move out west in 3 months. :D
This is devine. Truly. I am crying, again. Found this video some time ago. But it is here again.
Commenting so you can hopefully find this video again
The late, great Taylor Hawkins on the drums. Magnificent.
really? Epic
Thanks for that
I just learned that today and listening to the drumming, it’s SO OBVIOUS now!
The perfect woman and what a voice. Going to see her and Brian in London in May 2011, can't wait!!
She's freaking amazing.
Kerry your voice is amazing! I'm going to go listen to your record right now
THE BEST COVER OUT THERE!!!!!! This is unbelievable!
Love the arrangement!
U know what is amazing of Kerry Ellis? I've use a software turn this song 2 notes down, and when I listen to the result, her voice is turned to a totally male voice!!!
Lovely voice.....lovely Lady.........and i love this Rock-Sound-Version so much.
Great !!
Ahah watching this while I’m in a zoom call with the queen her self Kerry!!!!!
Amazing ! Kerry is a wonderful singer.
I love that like her veins are bulging and stuff from all the effort, it's so... badass! Awesome version!
what a wonderful Version and what a Voice unbelievable ......
From 2:18 'till the end of the song, she's something unbelievable...
Alessandro Zanino right on-she adds a witchy kind of edge just screaming the lyrics a bit
Kerry is gorgeous I love her performances with Brian may
Fantastic voice, great powerful arrangement..... I would love to have played drums on that!!
+MrPlantpot20 Taylor Hawkins from Foo Fighters plays the drums on this. Amazing performance!
+Randypan74 Thank you...certainly a fabulous performance.
Oops. Thought it was Roger Taylor.
Such a flawless singer! Saw her in Wicked and she blew my wrinkles away!
SLAY ALL DAY I have goosebumps
Time to appreciate this piece of art❤
THIS IS SO PERFECT
Still coming back for more!!
I love this version of the song so much!! I have been playing this song along this video 2 hours in a row today :-}
God I'm so in love with Kerry lol I'm not a big theater fan but I do like Wicked. I've watched it a few times and I have to say nobody is better than Kerry. Her and Willemijn are my favorites.
This lady is "THE BEST"
Queen!!
Kerry and Indinas voices are both amazing!!
But I feel I prefer kerry, I'm still a huge fan of idina but I prefer Kerry. :)💞
This may be my new favorite version of Defying Gravity. Yes she has a powerful voice, but THAT ROCK!!! I’m a sucker for pop rock and this song punches me right in the sweet spot!
listening and re listening to this until my ears bleed
This may just be the most powerful vocal performance in the history of humanity
remember when she went on the voice and they didn't turn round? thats how you know those shows are all staged. as if she isn't good enough to get on the voice.
She's amazing!! And she's performing was Queen! Lucky her!
I don't think it's staged, it's just that they don't look for good singers, they look for unique singers. She's trained, clean and absolutely amazing but not what they look for
Best version I've heard yet! will be hard for anyone to top this one!
Hooooly shit this is gorgeous.
I am just speechless on how amazing this is. !!!
WOOOOWWW
Fantastic performance! Unlimited... raw power, precision, joy and inspiration!